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Hye Rin Yang

New York, New York, United States

Member since March 10, 2008


  • TIMESKIN:Bringing people together through time

    Community, Industrial Design

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    Issue: There is not enough awareness of the obstacles that the visually impaired face with everyday activities.

    Design solution and benefit: Timeskin is a timepiece that allows the user to tell time through touch. It will serves as an educational opportunity for full vision person to learn about the visually impaired through presenting a new perspective that allows them to touch rather than read it. Timeskin also provides easy access for the visually impaired and helps them not feel isolated from other people because of their disability.

    Next Step Because the design has universal appeal, it can be marketed toward those who have normal vision as well, which allows the product to be manufactured in larger market and therefore be more affordable.

My Interests

  • Industrial Design
  • Environmental Design
  • Communication Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Audio/Visual Design